wheels, what do ya think?

[Unregistered]

immthinkin about gettin these wheels on my car what do you guys think?http://www.pbase.com/image/50336758/original. thanks for the opinions. later jason

[Vol242vo]

Definately NOT. I don't think those wheels ever thought they'd be mounted to a Volvo. Just my opinion though...

[Crazychopstick]

Nope, I don't like em.

[Dfer10]

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::r ofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rof l::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
please no, those are like ghetto thug homie

[Addicted242Boost]

If you do get those, get 20's to complete the look. What look? I'll get in trouble if I say and you wont want to come back.

[dasvolvo]

I do like the black look......however I have a bias opinion :-P

[240T man]

Turbobricks Rule #1, if everyone hates it, it's perfect.

I like them, I say go for it.

Can't lie guys, I like chrome. and frankly I think the fact that almost all of you hate it, with no exceptions, is flat out pathetic. seriously.

[242GTMD]

Can't lie guys, I like flat black hoods. and frankly I think the fact that almost all of you hate it, with no exceptions, is flat out pathetic. seriously.
You don't say......

[240T man]

edit:// by the logic of TB rule #1, TB rule #2 would have to be "if everyone likes it, it's gay" :-P

and hey, if everyone on turbobricks LIKES flat black hoods...bwahahahah.












sorry, had to

[choice_of_beverage]

the white rim around them... white wall tires or really bright chrome? they'd look better w/o it. I don't think they're ugly just not my cup o' tea. go for it if ya like em.

[dbh86]

take the white/chrome off and i'd love to put those on my car
but still pretty good

[240sleeper]

that is chrome on the lip.not whte wlls. i was thinkin 17s. it also has chrome "rivets" on the inside of the wheel. heres a closer look http://www.pbase.com/rockindawagon/image/50332189

edit: after i looked again, it is a machined lip

[choice_of_beverage]

maybe its just in the pics, but that chrome lip looks too much like white and less shiney chrome. i usually like a chrome lip on black wheels.

[Unregistered]

that is chrome on the lip.not whte wlls. i was thinkin 17s. it also has chrome "rivets" on the inside of the wheel. heres a closer look http://www.pbase.com/rockindawagon/image/50332189 its jsut the pic that makes it look white

[`pr0digy]

If the chrome is more chrome than in the pic, then they are alright wheels. Something I'd expect to see as 20 inchers on a silver SLR or benz, if you lowered the car and changed the paint, maybe it'd look better... I dunno, I like the wheels, just not on that car.

[TerribleOne]

my opinion, remember this is just what I stink. I dont like them at all.. maybe if you had an XC90 they'd look good in 20x11'' but not any 1/2/7/9 series

[BoxDriver2]

If you like it, do it. I think it looks fine on a black wagon.

Forget others, do what you want.

If it isn't a virgo or a polaris, people will dislike it here :-P

[Stylie]

If it wasnt for the wide chrome lip I'd love them. They really blend well but that lip just jumps out and screams at you in an angry mother-in-law sort of way...Any way of dulling or painting it so it matches the rest?

Want dark?? I think these would look Super Gucci
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/muffymoffatt/SONIX.jpg

[blkaplan]

If it wasnt for the wide chrome lip I'd love them. They really blend well but that lip just jumps out and screams at you in an angry mother-in-law sort of way...Any way of dulling or painting it so it matches the rest?

Want dark?? I think these would look Super Gucci
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/muffymoffatt/SONIX.jpg


needs more dish....

stylie you lack wheel style

[BoxDriver2]

I've wanted to do all black on my wagon before, but it would not look right. My opinion is there needs to be an obvious break between tire and wheel, otherwise it looks like a steelie :-P

Someone needs to photoshop them.

It is a machined lip, not chrome.

Here is some dish. http://www.pbase.com/boxdriver2/image/38577761

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTAxMjMxMTZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg :-P

[blkaplan]

stop tempting me damnit!

[Stylie]

Once upon a time, in a land far far away, people were entitled to their opinions without being criticized.

Funny, you'd think a bunch of Volvo loving freaks would be more accepting about eachother's opinions and, agree or disagree, say so in a more pleasant manner.

Then again...I lead a delusional life.

[BoxDriver2]

stop tempting me damnit!


http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODY3NzI2NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

http://cwru.risukun.com/Pictures/~medium/hosted%20pictures/Mark/2005/08-06%20Auto%20Gallery%20Tokyo/DSCN1139%20Deep%20Dish%20Rims.JPG


Jason, do what you like.

[PRVersion]

If it wasnt for the wide chrome lip I'd love them. They really blend well but that lip just jumps out and screams at you in an angry mother-in-law sort of way...Any way of dulling or painting it so it matches the rest?

Want dark?? I think these would look Super Gucci
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/muffymoffatt/SONIX.jpg

oooooh...those would look tits on my 142, if they only came in 16"

(i'm weird, i dont like wheels bigger than 16", maybe 17". they lose the "sporty" look)

[blu92in99]

If you like it, do it. I think it looks fine on a black wagon.

Forget others, do what you want.

If it isn't a virgo or a polaris, people will dislike it here :-PAgreed, on all points.


-Justin

[stray]

I dunno... if the car was on bags, I think the wheels would fit that look. but as far as standard driving wheels, I just dont like that style. too bling bling, I spent-more-money-on-my-wheels-than-my-car look. not for me, but if you like it, do it!

[740TurboPerformance]

without that whitewall or white edge of the rim sh** they'd look fine as far as I'm concerned, I don't think they look bad at all (maybe not the best though) . . .

[83' Turbo]

ehhh no

[ajwilson999]

Turbobricks Rule #1, if everyone hates it, it's perfect.

I like them, I say go for it.

Can't lie guys, I like chrome. and frankly I think the fact that almost all of you hate it, with no exceptions, is flat out pathetic. seriously.

ok... how is that pathetic? You like them... the majority of people dont. sorry 'bro', how bout we all go chuck on some 'sick, gangsta' black rims on our volvo's so mr 740T can change his opinion and like us all:) ... Anyway 740T thanks for sharing that with us... and you know what? now i dont even think their bad.. infact since you reminded me that i must be pathetic for disliking them, i now really do like them :-D ...... pffft

[Chigga 744SE]

ok... how is that pathetic? You like them... the majority of people dont. sorry 'bro', how bout we all go chuck on some 'sick, gangsta' black rims on our volvo's so mr 740T can change his opinion and like us all:) ... Anyway 740T thanks for sharing that with us... and you know what? now i dont even think their bad.. infact since you reminded me that i must be pathetic for disliking them, i now really do like them :-D ...... pffft

the majority you speak of have fashion taste of um........... most members on TurboBricks? :rofl:

I think they look good, I'd rock 'em, just gotta tuck the tires.

[Spottty]

I'm with chigga on this. Black with machined lips on black car's are awesome!

I would roll those till they fell off. The style of the rim isn't really my taste, a mesh one would look more racey but that's just my opinion. Do what you want!

[spongemonster]

As the resident tbrick black sheep I vote yes to those rims. I do warn you though that once they are on everyone will jump on you to lower it. Go springs and shocks and struts while you're at it or look for that in the near future. 17's with tight low suspension is "for teh win" (that is for you internet addicted .....).

If I cared what other people thought about my opinion I never would have built a car that I look out the window at work at and drool about.
James

[jpbturbo]

They could be the biznass if the car was the right height.
And if they were the right offset to sit nice and flush.

[240sleeper]

i already have intrax springs, thatll lower it about 2 inches, and will be gettin bilsteins hopefully soon. these wheels would be right at the edge of the well with the springs (i think).

[240T man]

ok... how is that pathetic? You like them... the majority of people dont. sorry 'bro', how bout we all go chuck on some 'sick, gangsta' black rims on our volvo's so mr 740T can change his opinion and like us all:) ... Anyway 740T thanks for sharing that with us... and you know what? now i dont even think their bad.. infact since you reminded me that i must be pathetic for disliking them, i now really do like them :-D ...... pffft

hey, wait, I didn't call any actual people pathetic for not liking them. don't be putting words in my mouth now... I called the general "OMFG CHROME = BAD" attitude around here pathetic. :-P

there IS such a thing as tasteful chrome, and I don't see anything wrong with the wheels he wants. it's not like they're spinners, and it's not like he's getting a fart pipe, ugly body kit, and a park bench wing to go with them.

edit:// as for 'the majority' you speak of, well, what chigga said, and prehaps that majority just has closed ass minds. seems to be a bit typical of turbobricks, as there is a lot of "OMFG EVERYTHING BUT VOLVOS = BAD" stench around here too.

with that said, end of discussion, and sorry for derailing the thread.

[spongemonster]

it's not like he's getting a fart pipe, ugly body kit, and a park bench wing to go with them.

*cough* lol oo is that my car? Anyhow I agree completely. I warn people who lean towards the aftermarket that here on turbobricks if it's not factory volvo you'll probably get flamed. Oh and if the wing's not a non-functional trans am wing with rounded ends (matches a square 740's lines how) it'll get flamed.

Do what you want. If you love it then it's right.
James

[240sleeper]

edit:// as for 'the majority' you speak of, well, what chigga said, and prehaps that majority just has closed ass minds. seems to be a bit typical of turbobricks, as there is a lot of "OMFG EVERYTHING BUT VOLVOS = BAD" .

i agree. i do like volvos styling, and there is a long list of wheels that i could go with that would look awesome. but there is after market. i dont wanna have the same car everyone else does, and thats hard to do with stock accessories seeing as how pretty much every one is doin it that way. i have a set of volans that i might still put on, but ive already seen numerous cars with them. they look good (which is why i bought them in the first place), but i want somethin different. plus the fact that i can sell those USED, and almost have enough to buy the other wheels NEW. VOLVO ORIGINAL=expensive

[ajwilson999]

hey, wait, I didn't call any actual people pathetic for not liking them. don't be putting words in my mouth now... I called the general "OMFG CHROME = BAD" attitude around here pathetic. :-P

there IS such a thing as tasteful chrome, and I don't see anything wrong with the wheels he wants. it's not like they're spinners, and it's not like he's getting a fart pipe, ugly body kit, and a park bench wing to go with them.

edit:// as for 'the majority' you speak of, well, what chigga said, and prehaps that majority just has closed ass minds. seems to be a bit typical of turbobricks, as there is a lot of "OMFG EVERYTHING BUT VOLVOS = BAD" stench around here too.

with that said, end of discussion, and sorry for derailing the thread.

I only said the majority because you said 'the fact that MOST of you think...' anyway, im all for after market rims, Im taking a look at this 760 Turbo today..
http://www.geocities.com/ashvolvo/brit7.jpg

[shaved240]

Can't lie guys, I like chrome. and frankly I think the fact that almost all of you hate it, with no exceptions, is flat out pathetic. seriously.

Hmmm interesting..... :zzz:

[own6volvos]

I think they look pretty nifty. A 300c at my budies apartment has them, and they look pretty decent. any chance for a black color instead of chrome though?

[the poi]

drop that ****, and at the very least, 18's. probably would be mroe passable at 19...

[exexpat]

My motto is to try and upset those with narrow minds. That said, I recommend getting these:

http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/51/50502/006_right.jpg

19x8.5 and 19x10. These can be had for around $800 shipped. Tires need to be 215/35/19 and 245/35/19 to work. And they are Ferrari replicas by Modular Wheels of Italy.

[1TUF CAR]

...hmmmnn, offset on those replicas?

I have always been partial to the "Crossfire's" wheels -
http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/image/93200313237.jpg
I can see these tucked under the fenders of the 240, right now!

[Stylie]

My motto is to try and upset those with narrow minds. That said, I recommend getting these:

http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/51/50502/006_right.jpg


:hitit:

I concur.

[exexpat]

...hmmmnn, offset on those replicas?



35mm both front and rear, already 5x108.

[Hackett88]

humm.... ghetto... those belong on a 89' chevy caprice not a volvo that thing looks like a volv-HO


its not right putting "dubs" on mommys old wagon

[240sleeper]

My motto is to try and upset those with narrow minds. That said, I recommend getting these:

http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/51/50502/006_right.jpg

19x8.5 and 19x10. These can be had for around $800 shipped. Tires need to be 215/35/19 and 245/35/19 to work. And they are Ferrari replicas by Modular Wheels of Italy.
i was lookin at those too, but im pretty broke, so those are a little pricey for me. plus the fact that i already ahve two sets of 17' tires, so that intices me to get 17's. i might still try to sell the whole lot of tires and wheels, and get somethin like those tho. we'll see what my financial future has in store for me.